Japan is experiencing an alarming spread of flesh-eating disease. In the first 6 months of 2024, already more cases than in 2023. 30% approx of cases a fatal. Many others require amputations. -Does this fit into the "armaggedon" scenario predicted by former Chief Medical Officer of Enland, Dame Sally Edwards who has insisted so-called "superbugs," bacteria increasingly resistant to antibiotics will be causing millions of deaths globally and for cases until now easily controlled by antibiotics. Dame Sally's goddaughter died of an untreatable lung infection two years ago at age 38.

Guest: Jason Tetro. Microbiologist (The Germ Guy). Podcast: Super Awesome Science Show. Books: The Germ Guy and The Germ Code.

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